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In Koppal, all school and college students will be provided with free bus pass facilities from June 12, according to the Kalyana Karnataka Road Transport Corporation, Koppal division, Divisional Controller. Students who applied online through the Seva Sindhu portal for the 2026-27 academic year must apply through the Karnataka-1 and Grama-1 centers.
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The inauguration ceremony of 33 new crest gates installed at the Tungabhadra reservoir is scheduled to take place on 25th at Munirabad in the taluk. The Chief Ministers of Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, and Telangana, as well as ministers from various departments, will participate in the program.
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A five-year-old male leopard died after being hit by an unknown vehicle on National Highway-50 near Mariyammanahalli, according to Kaushik Dalwai, Hospet Range Forest Officer. This incident occurred on Tuesday night. The forest area from Thimmalapur in the Hospet sub-division to Shivapura is home to leopards and other animals, Dalwai informed. In the last four years, five leopards and one bear have lost their lives on this national highway, he added.
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The historic town of Hampi has been chosen as one of the 12 heritage sites in India to host International Yoga Day 2026. This selection is expected to boost tourism in the region. The decision to host International Yoga Day at these heritage sites is part of the government's efforts to promote India's rich cultural heritage and tourism.
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A 30-year-old man was brutally murdered by unidentified assailants in...
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A 24-year-old man was allegedly murdered after being invited to a birthday party in Karnataka’s Ballari district, with...
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A KKRTC bus met with an accident when its steering rod broke, causing the vehicle to overturn. Fortunately,...
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A shocking incident from Karnataka has once again brought the issue of excessive mobile gaming addiction among teenagers...
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Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman launched the Bharat Vann Yojana, an ambitious afforestation initiative aimed at increasing green...
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A long-standing dream of artists, theatre enthusiasts, and cultural organizations in Vijayanagara district is set to become a...
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Vijayanagara Deputy Commissioner Kavitha S. Mannikeri has directed officials and the contractor to complete the long-pending railway overbridge...
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Hampi’s iconic elephant Lakshmi has been diagnosed with severe foot and skin disorders, drawing attention from veterinarians, wildlife...
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On May 31, 2026, a scheduled power outage is expected to occur in Hosapete, with the city experiencing...
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In the ancient ruins of Hampi, where history whispers through stone temples and tourists gather from across the...
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Hampi continues to surprise historians and archaeologists with yet another remarkable discovery from the glorious Vijayanagara era. After...
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In a major crackdown on industrial pollution in Koppal district, the Karnataka State Pollution Control Board (KSPCB) on...
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The broken remains of two Alwar statues have been found during ongoing excavations on the northern side of...
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In the early 15th century, a curious Italian traveller named Nicolo Conti embarked on a journey that would lead him to Vijayanagara empire. Conti’s vivid descriptions, recorded by Pope’s secretary Poggio Bracciolini, provide us with a fascinating glimpse into the customs, rituals, and grandeur of Vijayanagara during the reign of...
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The stone doors of Hampi are a pair of monolith doors. These doors used to be a part of the Royal enclosure’s entrance. It is located nearby Mahanavmi Dibba, a platform inside the popular structure of Hampi, the Royal Enclosure....
This is the new site of Hampi. Earlier the only famous bazaar was Hampi Bazaar. Unfortunately, it is now closed because of some reason. This Hampi bazaar was not only popular among locals but people from outside of India came...
This Structure-Octagonal Bath is located in Hampi. Hampi is home to various historic monuments and ruined structures. This is one of the ruined structures in Hampi. You will get to know about the octagonal bath. Besides this structure-octagonal bath, there...
Want a holiday? Planning a trip to Hampi? Then you must be wondering how to reach Hampi. In this article, you will learn about the Airport near Hampi, railway stations, and other transport facilities to reach Hampi. Your destination’s gateway...
It was one of the unique attractions of Hampi. Hampi Flea Market used to be located in front of the famous Virupaksha Temple. This market was expanded over one kilometer. During the days of the Vijayanagara Empire, this place grew...